stackyFACTSThink you're a speed demon out on the track? Think again. The teenager running the ride holds a remote control that can electronically throttle or shut down every kart simultaneously if someone acts up. Your racing dreams are entirely at the mercy of a bored high schooler pressing a single plastic button.
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